Contractor/Temp
Environmental Safety and Health Assistant
Health & Safety
Havant
About the Role
The Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) Assistant supports the ESH function by maintaining compliance, managing data, and coordinating safety initiatives. This is a developmental, support-focused role, working under the guidance of the ESH Supervisor/Manager, and is not intended to operate as a senior or standalone consultant position.
The role is ideally suited to candidates with a few years of practical ESH experience who are looking to build on their knowledge within a structured, fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will contribute to the day-to-day delivery of ESH activities, helping to ensure that workplaces meet environmental, health, and safety standards through effective coordination, administration, and operational support. Typical responsibilities include maintaining data repositories, scheduling activities, and supporting incident investigations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Provide day-to-day ESH support and guidance to leaders and staff members
2. Support the RMS & EO ESH Manager with ESH requirements and internal business area projects
3. Assist in maintaining the Business ESH Management System in line with ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 standards
4. Review business ESH training requirements and evaluate feedback to support continuous improvement
5. Support managers with workplace hazard identification, assisting in risk assessments and implementation of solutions, and highlighting any compliance gaps
6. Administer ESH records and digital compliance tools, ensuring all documentation is current, accurate, and audit-ready
7. Review and maintain policies, procedures, and risk registers, including equipment use, chemical, and task-based risk assessments
8. Coordinate safety rosters and PPE, including management of first aiders and fire wardens, and oversight of PPE selection, use, and inspection
9. Support Net Zero and incident management activities, including assisting with investigations and tracking progress against organisational commitments
10. Facilitate ESH meetings, including preparing agendas, recording minutes, and tracking follow-up actions
11. Support audit readiness by assisting with internal and external ESH audits, helping to resolve non-conformances, and identifying continuous improvement opportunities
12. Attend First Aid and Fire Warden meetings, supporting competency reviews, maintaining training records, and confirming roster readiness
13. Coordinate with site representatives across multiple locations to share best practice and ensure consistency
14. Travel to multiple sites within the UK will be required
The role is not authorised to provide services to Lockheed Martin UK Limited that are directly related to business development, acquisition, or sales efforts for customers or potential customers. Any exception to this restriction must be approved in advance by a Lockheed Martin UK Ltd, Havant representative or legal counsel. The contractor/agency is responsible for maintaining adequate liability insurance, certifications, accreditations, and training required to perform the role.
Required skills, qualifications and experience
15. Hold the NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or an equivalent qualification.
16. Full driving licence required
Desired Skills for the Role:
17. Minimum of two years’ experience of general Environment, Safety and Health duties.
18. Be aware of and be able to apply relevant ESH legislation principles and practices in the workplace.
19. Strong communication skills with excellent organisational and administrative skills.
20. Ability to work on own initiative to meet tight deadlines in a demanding environment.
21. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
Job Reference Number
18607BR
Salary Range
TBC
Employee Type
Full Time
Duration
12
Hours Per Week
37.5
Working Schedule
4xFlex
Country
United Kingdom (UK)
Clearance Required for Role
BPSS
Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?
No
Business Environment
Lockheed Martin UK Limited (“LMUK”) is a leading prime contractor and systems integrator responsible for a wide portfolio of high technology programmes, complex integration, training, and through-life support, spanning the defence and civil sectors. The LMUK business, a leading provider of systems engineering, software development and complex programme management for global security, cyber, civil, and commercial markets.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact end ngIf: ame != 'jobtitleInJobDetails' && ame != 'jobdescriptionInJobDetails' -->
Job Expires
16/03/2027
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